Tailgate lock not working - will my car fail the MoT?

My garage has informed me that my car will fail its MoT because the rear tailgate will not open. It's a Fiat 500. Are they correct? And if they are, what can I do?

What are the best value electric cars?

What are the best value electric cars?

Should I trade in my Fiat Panda for a Toyota Aygo X?

I currently own a Fiat Panda Waze 0.9. It was first registered in September 2019 and has done 11,700 miles. I’m thinking about trading it in for the new Toyota Aygo X limited edition as I love the look...

What's the best 4x4 for narrow, rural roads?

My daughter, an emergency nurse, is moving from the south of England to the North East and will be commuting between hospitals. She is looking to buy a new car more appropriate to the change in climate...

Does the Fiat 500 1.2 petrol have a timing chain or belt?

Does my Fiat 500 1.2 petrol have a timing chain or belt?

Can you recommend a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum?

I need to buy a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum. Probably 3-5 years old. I think we need one with a sliding ramp at the rear, possibly with an electric winch, too. A Fiat Doblo has been mentioned. Do...

Which city car offers the best comfort?

What's the most comfortable city car?

Are there any electric convertibles?

Which reasonably priced convertibles are available and are any of them available as electric or hybrid?

What small, automatic crossover would you recommend?

We're looking to replace my wife's 2009 Nisan Qashqai with a more modern, nearly-new, small SUV automatic and would like to spend up to £15K. My wife only does around 3000 miles per annum. We quite like...

Which small cars offer 4-wheel-drive?

My partner is looking for a 4-wheel-drive car, however, it needs to be a small car - something like the Suzuki Swift for size. Can you please advise?